There was a time when the Yankees landing Troy Tulowitzki would have been trumpeted — an All-Star shortstop treading the same patch of Yankee Stadium…
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‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: WWE’s effortlessly eloquent star
When someone beloved from your childhood passes away the tendency is to wax lyrical about the recently departed in a manner full of superlatives while…
Read More ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund: WWE’s effortlessly eloquent starGonzalo Higuain asks for Chelsea transfer and Juventus are ready to make deal as Blues look to solve attack crisis
The Argentinian striker has flattered to deceive on loan at AC Milan, where he has scored just five Serie A goals in 14 games. According…
Read More Gonzalo Higuain asks for Chelsea transfer and Juventus are ready to make deal as Blues look to solve attack crisisN.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
It has been a season of high scores and close games, and Week 17 offers more than a few nail-biters in terms of playoff races.…
Read More N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks Against the SpreadSailing: Wild Oats XI clinch ninth Sydney-Hobart line honours
MELBOURNE (REUTERS) – Australian super-maxi Wild Oats XI clinched their ninth Sydney to Hobart line honours on Friday (Dec 28) in one of the closest…
Read More Sailing: Wild Oats XI clinch ninth Sydney-Hobart line honoursEdmonton Oilers hope to snap slump against Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers will try to end a three-game losing streak Thursday night when they take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place. “We have…
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Ace pitcher Yusei Kikuchi of the Nippon Professional Baseball League’s Seibu Lions has been preparing for a move to Major League Baseball for years, according…
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The likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal could all be in the hunt for new signings as they look to make sure of Champions…
Read More When does the January transfer window open and close and are windows abroad the same?Everything we hated too much (and too little) in 2018 baseball
Enjoying a restful holiday week? How about getting your heart rate going with our 12th annual Overrated and Over-hated list? It’s simple enough: A person,…
Read More Everything we hated too much (and too little) in 2018 baseballMLSE to focus on digital experience for increasing global audience
TORONTO – While the Raptors and Maple Leafs plan championship runs, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is looking at the bigger picture. MLSE is thinking…
Read More MLSE to focus on digital experience for increasing global audienceInter to play two games behind closed doors after Koulibaly racial abuse
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was subjected to vile monkey chants throughout the Boxing Day showdown at the San Siro. Now the Italian Soccer Federation has…
Read More Inter to play two games behind closed doors after Koulibaly racial abuseThe Redskins Aren’t Very Good on the Field. Off It, They’re Even Worse.
When negotiations to keep the federal government open through Christmas collapsed last week, so did the latest attempt to build a new N.F.L. stadium in…
Read More The Redskins Aren’t Very Good on the Field. Off It, They’re Even Worse.Duanne Olivier puts South Africa on top after second five-wicket haul in match
Duanne Olivier took his second five-wicket haul of the match to put South Africa in control against Pakistan on the second day of the first…
Read More Duanne Olivier puts South Africa on top after second five-wicket haul in matchSurrey, Worcestershire and Hampshire pick up silverware in fascinating 2018 county season
Our 2018 review continues as we look at the highs and lows during the domestic season as Surrey dominated in Division One, Hampshire lifted the…
Read More Surrey, Worcestershire and Hampshire pick up silverware in fascinating 2018 county seasonToday’s Leopardstown racing results: Full results from Leopardstown live on At The Races, Thursday 27 December
Check our full list of results from the course here. 12:10 – Paddy Power 'Only 363 Days Till Christmas' 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle 1st Sir Erec…
Read More Today’s Leopardstown racing results: Full results from Leopardstown live on At The Races, Thursday 27 DecemberMo Salah WILL face Arsenal and Man City as FA clear Liverpool star of dive against Newcastle
LEAGUE WON Sunderland attract third biggest attendance in English football in stunning turnout The German claims he did not even know City were playing –…
Read More Mo Salah WILL face Arsenal and Man City as FA clear Liverpool star of dive against NewcastleAltior: When will the Champion Chase winner next race? All the news as Nicky Henderson's chaser took home Desert Orchid at Kempton
The superstar chaser won it in comfortable fashion under Nico De Boinville and looked unbeatable on the day. Who is Altior? Altior is an eight-year-old…
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Perhaps you need something to read on the plane home, or something to distract you while you avoid your in-laws. Here are the most compelling…
Read More Deadspin's Best Long Stories Of 2018Asamoah Gyan 'broke' despite once being one of world's top-paid players
The former Sunderland striker, 33, is understood to have just £600 in his bank account and is unable to provide for his family. Gyan is…
Read More Asamoah Gyan 'broke' despite once being one of world's top-paid playersRace-by-race guide and tips for Gosford on Friday
Selections based on a good track. Race 1 – 1:25PM NARARA PLUMBING SERVICES BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (1600 METRES) It’s been rocks or diamonds in 1.…
Read More Race-by-race guide and tips for Gosford on Friday12pm Chelsea news: Hazard hints at stay, Blues linked with Higuain swap deal and Real Madrid want deal for Hazard
Read all this plus more of the latest news, views and gossip from Stamford Bridge. REAL DILEMMA REAL MADRID are set to offer Isco and…
Read More 12pm Chelsea news: Hazard hints at stay, Blues linked with Higuain swap deal and Real Madrid want deal for HazardHeadscarves, hoops and victories. Milwaukee’s Salam School girls basketball team shatters stereotypes
It’s not unusual for first-time opponents to underestimate the lady Salam Stars. The girls can see it — in an opponent’s glance, maybe the way she drops her shoulders —…
Read More Headscarves, hoops and victories. Milwaukee’s Salam School girls basketball team shatters stereotypesWaiting Patiently connections keen to crack on with career after King George misfortune
The star chaser could do nothing as Bristol De Mai fell in front of him with a circuit to go. Jefferson's desire to test the…
Read More Waiting Patiently connections keen to crack on with career after King George misfortuneTest discard Handscomb blasts half-century as Stars down Sixers
Melbourne Stars 5-132 (P Handscomb 70, N Larkin 20; B Dwarshuis 3-26) defeated Sydney Sixers 9-130 (J Silk 41no, S Abbott 22; J Coleman 3-18)…
Read More Test discard Handscomb blasts half-century as Stars down SixersRomelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial and Alexis Sanchez back for Man Utd vs Bournemouth
Belgian star Lukaku, 25, has missed the last week on compassionate leave and hasn't played in either of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first two games in…
Read More Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial and Alexis Sanchez back for Man Utd vs BournemouthWATCH: America’s Sporting Shame – the story of the impact of Negro leagues on baseball
Baseball in the 21st century is a long way departed from the segregated state of the sport less than 70 years ago, the topic of…
Read More WATCH: America’s Sporting Shame – the story of the impact of Negro leagues on baseballDavid Warner can return after ban, says Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts
Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts insists David Warner could still return to the Australia side, despite further potentially damaging comments from his ex-teammates. Former Australia…
Read More David Warner can return after ban, says Cricket Australia chief Kevin RobertsToday's Irish horse racing tips: Leopardstown – Eamonn Hames' top betting preview for Thursday
I’m hoping that I’ll be feeling blue for all the right reasons after today’s 12.40. PALOMA BLUE took a little time to find his feet…
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The Nets, who are chasing the Hornets for a possible playoff berth, pointed to this home-and-home against Charlotte as a huge step. Consider the job…
Read More Nets escape in double overtime after wild and crazy finishFireworks begin early as yearlings go under hammer at Magic Millions
It’s less than a fortnight until the Magic Millions sales explode on the Gold Coast with their finest-ever bunch of yearlings assembled and the fireworks…
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